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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Man faces battery charges after attacking UW student

Police arrested a man for allegedly attacking a UW student on the 100 block of State Street Sunday night.

The victim, a 21-year-old female, was walking on State Street with her 14-year-old sister. At that point the suspect, 35-year-old Madison resident Steven Schuh, allegedly approached and picked up the UW-Madison student, then threw her over his shoulder, according to police.

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Schuh allegedly tried to grab the victim's arms after she was let down.  Police said the women responded by hitting the suspect, but the man hit her on her back and shoulder.

According to police, the victim said Schuh seemed like he was drunk or taking drugs and was laughing.

Schuh ran through a coffee shop and exited through the building's back door.  Police found him on the 200 block of State Street.

Once found, Schuh was arrested on charges of battery, disorderly conduct and possession of an open intoxicant.

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